Italian Forest
Alexandria FragrancesEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Italian Forest vs. Halston Z14
Is Italian Forest better than Halston Z14?
Halston Z14 rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BasilCypress
woodyaromaticfresh spicygreencitrus
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Italian Forest and Halston Z14?
| Italian Forest | Halston Z14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Cologne |
| Launched | 2018 | 1974 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Hany Hafez | Vincent Marcello |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Italian Forest and Halston Z14 smell?
Italian Forest
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Halston Z14
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Green
Earthy
Cinnamon
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Italian Forest and Halston Z14 share?
Top
Citruses
CypressLemonBergamotGreen NotesBasilGardenia
Heart
BasilMint
CinnamonVetiverCedarwoodPatchouliCorianderGeraniumJasmine
Base
CypressWoody Notes
OakmossLeatherBenzoinMuskAmberTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
CypressWoody Notes
CypressCedarwood
Herbaceous Notes
BasilMint
Basil
Where they fit
When and where do Italian Forest and Halston Z14 work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Italian Forest or Halston Z14?
| Italian Forest | Halston Z14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Italian Forest and Halston Z14?
A linear fragrance that wears its heart on its sleeve. Some call it old-school; others call it honest. Either way, the cypress doesn't quit, it stays, and so will you.Italian Forest
Z14 is not interested in chasing trends. The cypress-forward structure and leathery drydown feel like they belong to a different era, and that is precisely the point.Halston Z14
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